Two Summers: A Play

by Gillian Plowman

Stifled by army life, the Colonel's wife falls in love with the Sergeant sent to play the piano at her dinner parties. Towards the end of the play we realize that the Old Man and Old Woman on stage are the Sergeant and the Colonel's wife forty years…|2 women, 4 men

30 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1981

About the author

Gillian Plowman's writing receives wide recognition for its ability to entertain and to handle important and sensitive topics with humour and insight. Many of Gillian's one act and one full length plays have been published and they are constantly being performed in festivals, schools, colleges and on the fringe. Because they are challenging to perform and enjoyable to watch the release of each new play is eagerly awaited by an ever increasing circle of admirers.

Reviews

[Yousseif Abdellatif · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick take: Two Summers: A Play is a breakneck action read that never lets you catch your breath. What worked: pacing that moves like a freight train and a villain with real menace. What didn't: the dialogue is stiff and the hero is a bit of a generic tough guy. Recommend for readers who want adrenaline on a long flight, skip for anyone who cares about nuance.

[Yousseif Abdellatif · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two Summers: A Play proves Gillian Plowman isn't afraid to challenge the sacred cows of modern culture, showing how they often serve as shields for authority.